Fall Newsletter 2024
Introducing our New Logo!
We are excited to unveil a new logo for the Stillwater Public Library Foundation! This fresh design captures the essence of the Foundation's mission to engage the community and its resources to expand the reach and impact of the library.
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Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club Supports Literacy with Grant
We’re thrilled to announce a generous donation from the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club to the Stillwater Public Library Foundation, supporting the purchase of materials to enhance early literacy for children in our community.
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A Beacon of kindness: Celebrating Our Library Volunteers
Last year, more than 2,500 hours of volunteer service were given to the library. Volunteers commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication make a profound difference in our community.
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Summer 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Stillwater Public Library Foundation's newsletter. We are excited to launch this quarterly newsletter, designed to keep you engaged and informed about the impact you make through your support of the foundation.
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Meet Annette, SPLF Administrative Coordinator
Hello, I’m Annette Look and I am the new Administrative Coordinator for the Stillwater Public Library Foundation. I’m thrilled to be part of this amazing team and to do work that aligns with my skills and values!
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Meet Volunteer Dave Dittbenner
Dave Dittbenner, a volunteer at the Greeter Desk, the Friends Book Sale, and Light a Spark, answers a few questions about his library experience.
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"Yes, I am Willing to Serve..."
Serving on the Stillwater Public Library Board of Trustees is so much more than attending meetings and approving policies. When I joined the board in 2018, little did I know I would be launching into a volunteer job where I would get to review bids for structural analyses, meet with legislative representatives, or enlist the help of a local garden club.
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Meet Elsbeth Howe, SPLF Executive Director
My name is Elsbeth Howe, and I joined the Stillwater Public Library Foundation as the executive director at the end of September. I am so happy to be here. Whenever I walk into a library, I know that there will be many book choices, that help is readily available, and that there are programs and activities available to enlarge my point of view.
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First Wednesday Complimentary Coffee & Tea
Please visit the Stillwater Public Library on the first Wednesday of each month for complimentary coffee and tea at the Information Desk. Adults may enjoy complimentary beverages between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and we would love to see you there.
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SPLF Event Featuring St. Croix Valley Fdn. Speaker
Please join us on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 on the library terrace to learn about the Foundation’s future plans! We’ve invited Heather Logelin from the St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF ) to share news about the SCVF, and provide information about supporting nonprofits through estate planning.
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Meet Drew Arnold, SPLF Board Member
Drew hopes to give back to both the library and the Stillwater community during his Board tenure; to help shape the evolution of the library as it adjusts in the digital world.
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